Presented by
Global Journalism Innovation Lab, the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media and
Canadian Journalism Foundation

This summit is supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

PROGRAM

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – TABLE TALKS

Pre-registration required · Light  lunch will be supplied

Innovation in Fact-Based Reporting

• Vinita Srivastava, The Conversation Canada
• Wendy Cox, The Globe and Mail

Reporting on Climate in the Current Climate

• Laura Lynch, CBC
• Michelle Cyca, The Narwhal

Explanatory Journalism in an Era of News Avoidance

• Angela Pacienza, The Globe and Mail
• Mary Lynn Young, Global Journalism Innovation Lab and UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media

The Money Side

• Jeannette Ageson, The Tyee
• Carol Linnett, The Narwhal

Risks and Opportunities of AI in Journalism

• Alfred Hermida, Global Journalism Innovation Lab and UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media
• Linda Solomon-Wood, Canada’s National Observer

PANEL SESSIONS

1:00 p.m. WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

• Natalie Turvey Canadian Journalism Foundation
• Mary Lynn Young Global Journalism Innovation Lab and UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. – THE NEW VANGUARD: Creators, Influencers, and the Local Ecosystem

A conversation with Vancouver-based journalists, digital-first creators, and platform representatives on how news is reaching younger audiences. Natalie Turvey, CJF President and Executive Director, will share the CJF’s latest research on the emerging role of creator journalists in the Canadian news ecosystem.

Panelists

• Bob Kronbauer (BC Bob) Vancouver Is Awesome
• Tanya Talaga Journalist and Filmmaker
• [TBC] TikTok

Moderator:  Alfred Hermida

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. RECONNECTING POWER, PRESS AND THE PUBLIC: How Audiences Navigate a Fractured Political Reality

A candid discussion on the tensions and intersections between journalism, political leadership, business, communications and audiences.

Panelists

• Christy Clark Former Premier of British Columbia
• Richard Gray Vice-President,  CTV News

Moderator: Simi Sara, Host, Mornings with Simi, Global News

3:15 – 3:30 p.m.: COFFEE BREAK

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  DECODING AMERICA: UNDERSTANDING THE U.S. FROM CANADA

Canadian journalists reporting from and about the U.S. examine how North American concerns are being covered and how international insights strengthen local journalism.

Panelists

• Kris Reyes, Foreign Correspondent, CBC / Radio-Canada
• Dawna Friesen Anchor & Executive Editor Global National
• Moderator:  Mi-Jung Lee CTV News Vancouver, Anchor

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. RECEPTION

Networking reception Sponsored by the Canadian Journalism Foundation